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Las Vegas, Nevada is a destination famous across the world for its adult-oriented attractions – 24-hour casinos, bars and nightclubs, lavish pool parties and all the other notorious "Sin City" trappings. However, families with kids are not excluded as a rule, and Vegas features plenty of child-friendly things to do, from riding roller coasters to watching amazing live magic shows. Many Las Vegas hotels bill themselves as family friendly, but only a small handful feature on-site kids' clubs where trained staff supervise children in fun, safe play areas. All of these properties, which do feature casinos as well, are a short distance away from The Strip but still close enough for you to include the city's major sights in your itinerary along with the kids' play time.

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Nevada law requires you to provide any child care facility, including kids' clubs at hotels, with your child's immunization records. Be sure to have access to a copy if you intend to use one of these facilities.

All kids' clubs at Las Vegas hotels require a child's parents or guardians to remain on the hotel property while their kids are in attendance. Parents and guardians are also required to complete paperwork, present a valid i.d. and provide contact information to the club before dropping off their kids.

Kids Tyme at The Orleans

The Orleans, a Big Easy and Mardi Gras-themed hotel and casino, is just under a mile from The Strip. The on-site kids' club, called Kids Tyme, is open daily and available to potty-trained children aged 3 to 12 years. The enclosed play area features a three-level jungle gym with ladders, tunnels and slides, a movie room, video games, a coin-free arcade, lots of toys and space for arts and crafts activities. There's also a snack bar with food and drink items to purchase. Kids Tyme enforces a 1-hour minimum and 5-hour maximum stay, and charges per hour.

The Orleans, in addition to its hotel accommodations and casino, features 15 restaurants including kid-friendly options such as ice cream and sandwiches. There is also a movie theater, bowling alley and arcade, along with a resort pool. The property's Orleans Arena and Orleans Showroom host concerts by big-name performers and major sports events, many of which are suitable for all ages.

Kids Quest at Four Las Vegas Hotels

Kids Quest, a nationwide chain of kids' clubs inside casino resorts, operates in four hotels in Las Vegas. All the kids' clubs feature a floor-to-ceiling climbing maze with tunnels, slides, stairs, tubes, ramps and periscopes on the main play floor, which is designed for children aged 30 months to 12 years. Babies from six weeks to 30 months are also accommodated in a Tiny Tots room. Kids Quest facilities are open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. They are available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

The Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino in Northwest Las Vegas is minutes from The Strip and close to Mount Charleston and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Its seven on-site dining options include an all-you-can-eat buffet and a Mexican restaurant. Other entertainment options on-site include live concerts and events, a bowling alley, movie theater and arcade.

The Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel is in North Las Vegas, close to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway where you can catch NASCAR races and other motor sports events. The hotel hosts concerts at the Dallas Events Center and offers free live music on Friday and Saturday nights at South Padre. There's also a 60-lane bowling alley and movie theater at the hotel.

The Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, a AAA-four-diamond resort with 800 rooms, is 10 miles west of The Strip amid the high desert. The resort offers a shuttle service to The Strip and the airport, and features 10 on-site restaurants, an expansive pool area, movie theater and the biggest bowling alley in Las Vegas. The resort also hosts a concert series at the outdoor Red Rock Resort Amphitheater and offers outdoor activities including horseback riding, ATV tours, guided hikes and more.

The Boulder Station Hotel and Casino is 7 miles from the airport and minutes from The Strip. Its appealing features for families include an 11-screen movie theater, the Railhead concert venue, a swimming pool and arcade.

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Joanne Thomas has worked as a writer and editor for print and online publications since 2004. As a specialist in travel, she has penned pieces for USAToday.com, Carnival Cruise Line, Travelocity and the San Francisco Travel Association, among other names. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in California. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from the University of Bristol, U.K.